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TURIN, Italy — Juventus midfielder Nicolò Fagioli has apologized for a "naive error" but also hit out at newspapers for writing what he described as "rubbish" over his part in a betting scandal. Newcastle has also spoken out in response to midfielder Sandro Tonali being investigated by Italian authorities, saying the player had the club's "full support." A statement from Fagioli came the day after he was banned for seven months by the Italian soccer federation for betting violations and ordered to undergo treatment for a gambling addiction. Fagioli's suspension was reduced from the minimum of three years after he admitted to betting on soccer matches.
